Won't stop in snow
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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
I went back out again this morning to run some errands, braking seemed better when i just pressed the pedal 1-2" at the most. Anything more then that and the brakes would bite too much causing the ABS to kick on.
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to be honest... i had no probs braking and accelerating in the snow... just have to be able to finese the pedals and steering... that was with the advans...
now, i have Blizzak WS-50's in stock size on the enkei's, and the car doesn't just do good in snow, it tears it a new @$$hole... braking, accelerating, snow, ice, slush... i don't have a fear in the world with this car... it is without a doubt, the most stable and predictable car i've ever driven in this horrid weather... and yes, I know the snow you were talking about, I live in PA too... NEPA actually... and got a ton of snow... was up to my side skirts in an unplowed lot and was drifting through the parking lot lamps with ease at 40mph... wish i had a digital camcorder, hehehe...
you just need to get some better tires, those WS-50's were $180 installed (even though they focked up all four of my wheels putting them on, scumbags, and they're fighting me about paying up to fix them... said it was Mitsu's fault for putting the wheel weights on bad... just so ppl know, FIRESTONE in Hazleton PA is ran by a scumbag manager and their higher ups suck too... matter of fact, i'll create a thread on them now...)
also, just learn how to use the throttle to help you turn and learn to use engine compression to help slow you down... once you learn that stuff, you'll be ok...
now, i have Blizzak WS-50's in stock size on the enkei's, and the car doesn't just do good in snow, it tears it a new @$$hole... braking, accelerating, snow, ice, slush... i don't have a fear in the world with this car... it is without a doubt, the most stable and predictable car i've ever driven in this horrid weather... and yes, I know the snow you were talking about, I live in PA too... NEPA actually... and got a ton of snow... was up to my side skirts in an unplowed lot and was drifting through the parking lot lamps with ease at 40mph... wish i had a digital camcorder, hehehe...
you just need to get some better tires, those WS-50's were $180 installed (even though they focked up all four of my wheels putting them on, scumbags, and they're fighting me about paying up to fix them... said it was Mitsu's fault for putting the wheel weights on bad... just so ppl know, FIRESTONE in Hazleton PA is ran by a scumbag manager and their higher ups suck too... matter of fact, i'll create a thread on them now...)
also, just learn how to use the throttle to help you turn and learn to use engine compression to help slow you down... once you learn that stuff, you'll be ok...
#35
Handbrake can help...
The ABS in at least my '03 Evo is not well tuned for snow--e.g., it doesn't let you get to the "almost locked" state that is best for snow (not ice). Pressing the brake gently just short of ABS seems to help. Also, if you get into the ABS coming into a snowy intersection where you really need to stop, you can pull the hand-brake (which bypasses ABS), and shave a few feet off your stopping distances. Obviously only do this when going in a straight line to avoid rotating the car!
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How much did you guys pay for your winter tires (if you dont mind me asking). I just called a local tire shop today and they quoted me a price of $249 a tire I hope thats not an average price for snow tires.
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Only one person gave the correct advise which is DOWNSHIFT when coming to a stop in snow. Even if hes got the stock tires on if you downshift when coming to a stop (rev matching of coarse) you will be fine.
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Originally Posted by Dynofrk666
How much did you guys pay for your winter tires (if you dont mind me asking). I just called a local tire shop today and they quoted me a price of $249 a tire I hope thats not an average price for snow tires.
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